Description
Please note: This bike is being relisted with a lowered reserve. A deal was reached post-auction, but the buyer has since moved on. That bidder has been banned from participating in future auctions, and Iconic sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience.
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2008 Ducati 1098R. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Built for homologation purposes, the 1098R was Ducati’s entry into World Superbike. It brought back something from the past (side by side headlights, à la the 916) and introduced something new – the first implementation of electronic traction control on a production street bike.
Bike Social calls it a Future Classic, saying “in many ways it is the last of the ‘proper’ Ducati homologation specials. That is to say it bears absolutely no resemblance to the road bike it is meant to be based on! Capacity, engine, chassis, just about every component on the 1098R when compared to the 1098 road bike was altered as Ducati needed to get back into winning ways.”
They weren’t kidding – despite the “1098” name and the 1,099cc motor in the regular 1098 model, the 1098R engine displaces 1,198cc thanks to increases in both bore and stroke. The Italians utilized titanium for the connecting rods and the (larger) valves, a slipper clutch, strengthened rocker arms, magnesium cam covers, lighter pistons…you get the idea. Just like some “R” specials before it, the 1098 gets Ohlins suspension/steering damper, carbon fiber bodywork, and upgraded Brembo brakes.
You also get Marchesini wheels, a magnesium front subframe, and the novel eight-stage traction control. The price for what Ducati called, “The most powerful twin-cylinder motorcycle ever built”? $40,000.
This example is VIN: ZDM1XBHW28B016113. The seller purchased the bike August 2017.
Its is #235/450.
During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 2,500 miles. The odometer shows 4,395 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us send the right-hand inner cover to Brian of BKM creations for cleaning and repair. We also replaced the battery, rebuilt the master cylinder, flushed and bled the brakes, serviced the chain, and performed a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal: Ok
Tire Year Front: 4919 / Rear: 1719
Tire Life Front: 75% / Rear: 75%
Tire Press Front: 32PSI / Rear: 34PSI
Brake Life Front: 50% / Rear: 45%
Hydraulic Brake Fluid Front: New Rear:
New Clutch: New
Oil Quality: Ok Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: Ok Level: Ok
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Kill: Ok
Horn: Ok
Fork: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Drive Chain Condition: Ok
Battery: 12.7V Standing 13.8 Charging
Test Ride: None, Ran on bench
Notes:
• Brake fluid has caused damage to paint.
• DIFFICULTY CRANKING, suspect bad starter sprag clutch (needs replacement)
• Bent shifter lever
• Paint chip on left side of frame where rearset mounts
Services Recommended:
• RR STARTER SPRAG CLUTCH
Modifications:
Full Termignoni exhaust system.
Ducati Performance open clutch cover kit.
Ducabike clutch slave cylinder.
Sato Racing rearsets, brake pedal, carbon fiber heel cover.
Rizoma gas cap.
Rizoma brake brake reservoirs.
Battery tender lead.
Ducati Performance racing seat.
CRG levers, mirrors, ProGrip grips.
Oberon mirror block offs.
Custom license plate holder.
Aftermarket front signals.
Puig windscreen.
Not pictured: lightweight flywheel.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires from 2019.
The sale includes two keys and a selection of stock take-off parts.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Ducati is offered on a clean Illinois title. Have any 1098R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Please note: This bike is being relisted with a lowered reserve. A deal was reached post-auction, but the buyer has since moved on. That bidder has been banned from participating in future auctions, and Iconic sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience.
